Public high schools in Pennsylvania achieve an average science proficiency of 44% (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Pennsylvania is Downingtown Stem Academy with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 69.5%
95%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 76%
Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Downingtown Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 5-12
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 6-12
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Seneca High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Boiling Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79%)
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
21 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Carver High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 7-12
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 5-12
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Rank: #88.
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Rank: #99.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Rank: #1010.
Central Bucks High School-east
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 10-12
2804 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Fairview High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 6-12
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Rank: #1515.
State College Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 8-12
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jenkintown Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 7-12
West And Highlands Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
North Hills Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
300 West Campus Ave
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-11
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Harbor Creek Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
6375 Buffalo Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Lewisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 7-12
11749 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Tyrone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Central Bucks High School-south
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 10-12
1100 Folly Road
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-3000
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-3000
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Central Bucks High School-west
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 10-12
375 W Court St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-2500
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-2500
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Avon Grove Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: K-12
110 East State St
West Grove, PA 19390
(484) 667-5000
West Grove, PA 19390
(484) 667-5000
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
350 S Lewis Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6001
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6001
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Holicong Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 7-9
2900 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2700
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2700
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Lower Moreland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 9-12
555 Red Lion Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 938-0220
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 938-0220
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Pennbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 7-9
1201 East Walnut Street
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-12
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 9-12
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-12
905 East Grace Ave.
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average public high schools science proficiency?
The Pennsylvania average public high schools science proficiency is 44%% for 2024-25.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in Pennsylvania?
The best top ranked public high schools in Pennsylvania include Downingtown Stem Academy, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ.
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